WLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG

What WLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG does

WLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG is a German B2B logistics services provider and independently operating subsidiary of the Würth Group, headquartered in Adelsheim, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1974, the company delivers logistics services outside standard commercial offerings, positioning itself as a specialist partner for industrial customers requiring customized, non-standard logistics concepts. Its service portfolio is built around four core competencies: Aktionslogistik (promotional logistics for time-sensitive campaigns), Kundenauslieferung (customer delivery and distribution), Wartungslogistik (maintenance logistics supporting equipment upkeep and repair), and Mobiler Service (mobile on-site service dispatching technicians and equipment to customer locations). These are supplemented by Value Added Services covering additional complementary logistics needs.

Operationally, WLC runs a single-site integrated logistics platform in Adelsheim. Its technology stack centers on established warehouse execution capabilities including Kommissionierung (order picking), Pick by Voice (voice-directed picking workflow automation), and Langgut-Logistik (specialized handling for long goods and oversized items). The company holds DIN ISO 9001 quality management certification valid through 31 July 2028 and operates under German commercial logistics terms (ADSp / Logistik-AGB). It maintains active external communications across press releases (2024–2026), Facebook, Instagram, and Kununu, with a dedicated career portal supporting both full-time hiring and structured apprenticeship programs.

WLC's business model is direct B2B contract logistics, with pricing negotiated per client engagement rather than publicly disclosed. It targets enterprise industrial customers in Germany requiring specialized or non-standard logistics solutions, and operates within the broader Würth Group ecosystem, leveraging the parent conglomerate's reputation, resources, and potentially captive demand. The company does not develop or sell software products, has no API or platform offering, and has no disclosed external funding or independent investor base, reflecting its position as a stable, group-affiliated Mittelstand service provider rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

WLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

WLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wlc-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WLC Würth-Logistik is a German B2B logistics services provider and independent subsidiary of the Würth Group, offering specialized promotional, delivery, maintenance, and mobile on-site logistics to industrial customers requiring non-standard solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pick-to-Order Configuration & Build-to-Order (BTO) (TLAIAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD), Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB)

Keywords

• Logistics services
• Warehousing services
• Promotional logistics
• Order fulfillment
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelsheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WLC Würth-Logistik is an independently operating logistics specialist within the Würth Group that provides customized logistics services outside standard offerings for B2B industrial customers. The offering is built around four core competencies — Aktionslogistik (promotional logistics), Kundenauslieferung (customer delivery), Wartungslogistik (maintenance logistics), and Mobiler Service (mobile on-site service) — supplemented by Value Added Services such as order picking, voice-directed picking (Pick by Voice), and specialized long goods handling.

Product overview

WLC Würth-Logistik is a mid-sized logistics services provider operating as an independent subsidiary of the Würth Group, with 50 years of industry experience. The company offers a unified logistics service portfolio built around four core competencies: Aktionslogistik (promotional logistics), Kundenauslieferung (customer delivery), Wartungslogistik (maintenance logistics), and Mobiler Service (mobile/on-site service). These core services are complemented by Value Added Services and supported by operational features including Kommissionierung (order picking), Pick by Voice (voice-directed picking), and specialized Langgut-Logistik (long goods handling). The offering functions as an integrated logistics service platform rather than discrete software products, providing comprehensive supply chain solutions customized to customer needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aktionslogistik
• Kundenauslieferung
• Wartungslogistik
• Mobiler Service
• Value Added Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Würth Group (Würth-Gruppe)coreOthersWLC Würth-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG is an independently operating logistics specialist that is part of the Würth Group. This affiliation enables customers to access excellently functioning logistics concepts backed by the group's resources and reputation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered global 3PL/4PL offering contract logistics, warehousing, value-added services and specialized freight handling. Comparable to WLC across its four-competency bundled offering and industrial-customer base, though at materially greater scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-headquartered global logistics provider with strong contract logistics and warehousing operations in Germany. Comparable to WLC on B2B contract logistics, value-added services and Germany-centric industrial customer base.
• Spedition Queck: German mid-sized contract logistics and forwarding specialist serving industrial B2B customers with warehousing and value-added services. Closely comparable to WLC on Mittelstand positioning, German focus, and industrial customer segment.
• Fiege Logistics: German mid-sized 3PL/contract logistics specialist headquartered in Greven, with comparable service mix across warehousing, value-added services and B2B fulfillment. Most directly comparable to WLC on size, German Mittelstand positioning, and integrated industrial-customer focus.
• Streck Logistik: German mid-sized contract logistics provider with warehousing, picking/packing and value-added services. Comparable to WLC on service mix, industrial B2B customer orientation and German Mittelstand scale.
• Logwin AG: German-listed mid-sized contract logistics and transport specialist. Comparable to WLC on size tier (Mittelstand), B2B contract logistics focus, and integrated service offering with value-added activities.

Broad incumbents

• Hermes Germany (Otto Group): German fulfillment and contract logistics arm of the Otto Group, operating large-scale warehousing and value-added services domestically. Overlaps with WLC on pick/pack and value-added logistics for B2B-adjacent customers at much greater scale.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics incumbent and division of Deutsche Post DHL Group. Offers contract warehousing, value-added services and fulfillment at vastly greater scale than WLC; competes for the same industrial B2B outsourcing RFPs.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent with significant German operations. Overlaps with WLC on contract logistics and value-added services for industrial customers, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Nox NachtExpress: Specialized German night-time B2B transport and logistics provider serving industrial customers with time-sensitive delivery needs. Comparable to WLC's Kundenauslieferung and Aktionslogistik competencies within the German industrial segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WLCWuerthLogistik
• Instagraminstagram.com/wlc_wuerth_logistik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wlc-w%C3%BCrth-logistik-gmbh-&-co.-kg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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